B2 noun

à l'amiable

Ejemplos por nivel

1

Les voisins ont résolu leur différend à l'amiable, évitant ainsi un long procès.

The neighbors settled their dispute amicably, thus avoiding a long trial.

Here, 'à l'amiable' modifies the verb 'résoudre' (to resolve).

2

Ils ont divorcé à l'amiable, partageant les biens sans conflit.

They divorced amicably, sharing assets without conflict.

'à l'amiable' describes how the divorce was conducted.

3

Le problème a été réglé à l'amiable entre les deux parties.

The problem was settled amicably between the two parties.

This is a common construction with 'régler' (to settle).

4

Nous avons trouvé une solution à l'amiable pour la garde des enfants.

We found an amicable solution for child custody.

Here, 'à l'amiable' describes the nature of the 'solution'.

5

L'entreprise préfère régler les litiges à l'amiable plutôt que d'aller en justice.

The company prefers to settle disputes amicably rather than going to court.

Used with 'régler les litiges' (to settle disputes).

6

Après de longues discussions, ils ont finalement trouvé un accord à l'amiable.

After long discussions, they finally found an amicable agreement.

'Accord à l'amiable' is a fixed expression.

7

Les deux pays ont décidé de résoudre le conflit frontalier à l'amiable.

The two countries decided to resolve the border conflict amicably.

Similar to the first example, modifying 'résoudre'.

8

Il est toujours préférable de trouver une entente à l'amiable.

It is always better to find an amicable understanding.

'Entente à l'amiable' is another common collocation.

Colocaciones comunes

règlement à l'amiable amicable settlement
accord à l'amiable amicable agreement
résoudre à l'amiable to resolve amicably
solution à l'amiable amicable solution
divorce à l'amiable amicable divorce
séparation à l'amiable amicable separation
partage à l'amiable amicable sharing
transaction à l'amiable amicable transaction
entente à l'amiable amicable understanding
arrangement à l'amiable amicable arrangement

Frases Comunes

Ils ont réglé leur différend à l'amiable.

They settled their dispute amicably.

Nous cherchons une solution à l'amiable.

We are looking for an amicable solution.

Le divorce a été prononcé à l'amiable.

The divorce was granted amicably.

Ils sont parvenus à un accord à l'amiable.

They reached an amicable agreement.

La situation a été gérée à l'amiable.

The situation was handled amicably.

C'est préférable de résoudre ce problème à l'amiable.

It's better to resolve this problem amicably.

Le partage des biens s'est fait à l'amiable.

The sharing of assets was done amicably.

Ils ont trouvé un arrangement à l'amiable pour la garde des enfants.

They found an amicable arrangement for child custody.

Espérons que tout se passe à l'amiable.

Let's hope everything goes amicably.

Une résolution à l'amiable est souvent la meilleure option.

An amicable resolution is often the best option.

Ponte a prueba 18 preguntas

multiple choice A1

Which word means 'hello'?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Bonjour

'Bonjour' is the common French greeting for 'hello'.

multiple choice A1

How do you say 'thank you' in French?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Merci

'Merci' means 'thank you'.

multiple choice A1

What does 'oui' mean?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Yes

'Oui' means 'yes' in French.

true false A1

The word 'non' means 'no'.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

'Non' is the French word for 'no'.

true false A1

To say 'goodbye', you say 'bonjour'.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

'Bonjour' means 'hello'. To say 'goodbye', you say 'au revoir'.

true false A1

'Madame' is used to address a woman.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

'Madame' is the correct way to address a woman in French.

writing A1

Write a short sentence saying hello in French.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Bonjour.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
writing A1

Write a short sentence introducing yourself as 'I am Marie' in French.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Je suis Marie.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
writing A1

Write a short sentence saying goodbye in French.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

Au revoir.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta:
reading A1

What is Paul's name?

Read this passage:

Bonjour, je m'appelle Paul. Je suis de Paris. Comment allez-vous?

What is Paul's name?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Paul

The passage states: 'je m'appelle Paul' (my name is Paul).

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Paul

The passage states: 'je m'appelle Paul' (my name is Paul).

reading A1

Where does Anne live?

Read this passage:

Salut! Je suis Anne. J'habite à Lyon. Et toi?

Where does Anne live?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Lyon

The passage states: 'J'habite à Lyon' (I live in Lyon).

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Lyon

The passage states: 'J'habite à Lyon' (I live in Lyon).

reading A1

What does the person want?

Read this passage:

Bonsoir. Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.

What does the person want?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Coffee

The passage states: 'Je voudrais un café' (I would like a coffee).

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Coffee

The passage states: 'Je voudrais un café' (I would like a coffee).

multiple choice B2

Choose the best synonym for "à l'amiable" in the context of resolving a conflict.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: par accord mutuel

"À l'amiable" specifically means resolving something through mutual agreement, not with hostility, force, or secrecy.

multiple choice B2

Which situation would most likely be resolved "à l'amiable"?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Un petit désaccord entre voisins

"À l'amiable" is used for situations where parties can reach a peaceful compromise, like a minor dispute between neighbors, rather than large-scale conflicts or natural disasters.

multiple choice B2

If a couple divorces "à l'amiable", what does it mean?

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: They agree on the terms of their divorce without major conflict.

A divorce "à l'amiable" indicates that the couple has reached an agreement on the terms of their separation peacefully and cooperatively.

true false B2

Using "à l'amiable" implies a hostile or forced resolution.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

On the contrary, "à l'amiable" signifies a peaceful, cooperative, and mutually agreed-upon resolution.

true false B2

If a problem is settled "à l'amiable", it usually means legal action was avoided.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Verdadero

One of the key implications of settling something "à l'amiable" is that it often avoids the need for court proceedings or formal legal battles.

true false B2

The phrase "à l'amiable" can be used to describe someone's friendly personality.

¡Correcto! No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Falso

"À l'amiable" describes the manner in which an agreement or resolution is reached (amicably), not a characteristic of a person's personality.

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